Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at his official residence in Rome
Pope Leo received singer-songwriter Bob Dylan at his official residence in Rome.
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North Korea tests new air-defence missile system
North Korea has carried out a test of a newly developed air-defence missile system, state media reported.
UK man tells court he believed snoring woman was acting
A man giving evidence at a rape trial in the UK said he thought the woman beside him was roleplaying while she snored.
Young Politicians of African Descent Make History in US Midterms
Several young politicians with African roots have won races in the US midterm elections, drawing attention across the continent.
US midterms turn into verdict on Trump's Iran war as Democrats take both chambers
Democrats won control of both the US Senate and House in the November 3 midterms, with voters citing the Iran war and rising fuel costs as key concerns.
US midterm defeat raises questions over Trump's influence in the Middle East
Democrats' gains in Congress have weakened President Donald Trump's domestic position, prompting governments in the Middle East to reassess how he may act next.
King Charles calls slave trade a shameful chapter in Commonwealth speech
The King described the transatlantic slave trade as a shameful chapter in his address to the Commonwealth.
Collins names 'mogging' its 2026 Word of the Year
Collins English Dictionary has chosen mogging, a playful term for outshining someone, as its Word of the Year for 2026.
Japan's Nikkei slides nearly 3% as investors await US midterm results
Japan's Nikkei share index dropped close to 3% as markets awaited the outcome of the US midterm elections.
Mining firm backs effort to halt spread of toads in Australia
Rio Tinto is co-funding a 28 million Australian dollar containment zone to keep invasive toads out of the Pilbara region.
Cyber-attacks disrupt supermarket freezers across Europe
Supermarkets in nine European countries have reported freezer failures linked to cyber-attacks, and the region has been placed on alert.
Western Sahara peacekeeping mission ends after 35 years amid US-Russia deadlock at UN
A UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has come to an end after 35 years, following a deadlock between the United States and Russia at the United Nations. Celebrations were reported in Morocco.
Royal Mail unveils five-stamp Christmas 2026 collection
Royal Mail has released its annual Christmas stamp collection for 2026, with five designs showing scenes from the Nativity.
Shahid Afridi Foundation passes 750 homes built across Pakistan
The charity founded by former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi says it has completed more than 750 homes for low-income families.
UK and EU reach draft deal to cut post-Brexit paperwork on food exports
The UK and European Union have agreed a draft arrangement to reduce red tape affecting food exports, a key element of their wider Brexit reset.
US midterm campaign set to become costliest on record
Spending on the 2026 US midterm elections is projected to reach nearly $12 billion, making it the most expensive campaign of its kind.
Supermarkets across Europe discard food after cyber-attack disables freezers
Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries threw away large quantities of food after cooling equipment was hit by a cyber-attack.
Uganda starts pulling troops out of Somalia after two decades
Uganda has begun withdrawing its soldiers from Somalia, ending a deployment of about 20 years.
Philippine mountain town honours its dead with fire on All Saints' Day
A mountain town in the Philippines marked All Saints' Day by honouring its dead with fire.
West Midlands families say winter energy bill support falls short
Households in England's West Midlands are anxious about covering winter energy bills and say the help currently on offer does not go far enough.
